HERE’S HOW…
Follow Steps 1 and 2 for the feature necklace (see previous post), shaping into four circles. Make two slightly smaller than the first two. Using one of the wires, attach the one large and one small circle together at the top. Make a wrapped loop and snip the remaining wire. Flat coil the other [...]
Be inspired by Amanda and Jane’s rich wire colours mixed with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements. Learn how to hammer your own leafy wire links, create flat coil embellishments and adapt this technique to create a stylish autumn collection.
INTRODUCTION
This collection combines hammering, wrapping and coiling wire, while integrating CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements beads, pearls and flat [...]
Learn to make your own Toggle Clasp with a Hoop and T-bar. We recently featured Part 1 of this free jewellery tutorial, showing you how to make the hoop part of the clasp. This post shows you how to create the T-bar with 0.8mm wire. We have used a plated craft wire, however, once you [...]
Have you ever wanted to make your own findings? A hand-crafted piece becomes truly handmade when you can craft all the elements of the design, including the findings.
As long as you have a reel of 0.8mm wire, a pair of snipe nose pliers, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, flush cutters, nylon jaw pliers, a [...]
Intermediate Hook Clasp
Materials Required
0.8mm craft wire
Tools
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Snipe nose or chain nose pliers
Flush Cutters
Nylon Jaw Pliers
Chasing Hammer
Steel Block
Step 1
Straighten a piece of 0.8mm wire with nylon jaw pliers and cut a [...]
